From Our Shelves to Her Heart: Making Mom's Day Special this Mother's Day!

Apr 23, 2024

Treating mom on Mother's Day doesn't have to cost a fortune or involve elaborate planning. Sometimes, the simplest gestures can mean the world to her and make her feel truly appreciated and loved.

This Mother's Day, let Mom relax while you cook her one of her favorite meals.

In this blog post, we're serving up some of Mom's favorites using Country Crock® Plant Butter Sticks and Country Crock® Plant Cream.

Mother's Day Sweets

Who doesn't love a good sweat treat? For a delicious twist on traditional recipes, whip up some homemade cookies or brownies using Country Crock® Plant Butter Sticks and Country Crock® Plant Cream. Better yet, bake them together with Mom for quality bonding time.

recipe image Snickerdoodle Sandwich Cookies

Snickerdoodle Sandwich Cookies

These delightful sandwich cookies are simple to prepare, making them an ideal baking project to enjoy with children and moms. Kids will adore the playful act of rolling the dough in cinnamon sugar and applying the smooth, creamy frosting between the cookies.

Country Crock® Plant Butter with Olive Oil makes these cookie sandwiches a great dairy alternative that tastes great.

Get the recipe and baking instructions here.

recipe image Olive Oil Cake

Olive Oil Cake

Our Olive Oil Cake recipe is incredibly rich and decadent. It requires nothing more than a light dusting of sugar and a handful of berries to complete its perfection. This straightforward yet delightful dessert is guaranteed to impress any crowd. Enhanced with Country Crock® Plant Butter, it combines the luxurious texture of butter with the wholesome benefits of olive oil.

Grab your mom's favorite berry or fruit and enjoy this dairy-free alternative to a classic, easy-to-bake cake.

Learn how to make the cake here.

Make It Savory, Instead

Dessert isn't the only thing on the Mother's Day menu. Provide mom or grandma with a delicious and decadent dinner.

recipe image Grandma Frankie's Shrimp Scampi

Grandma Frankie's Shrimp Scampi

Grandma Frankie's Shrimp Scampi combines Country Crock® Plant Butter with garlic, wine, and lemon to create an exquisite taste sensation. Designed for convenience, this dish can grace your table in under 30 minutes, making it ideal for spending less time in the kitchen and more time with Mom.

See the shrimp scampi with plant butter recipe here.

Country Crock® Plant Butters and Cream

Country Crock® Plant Butter and Plant Cream are crafted from plant-based oils and offer the same cooking, baking, and whipping capabilities as their dairy equivalents. You can easily substitute our plant-based products for dairy butter and heavy whipping cream in all your favorite recipes.

Whether lactose-intolerant, embracing a vegan lifestyle, or simply inclined towards a more plant-based diet, everyone is invited to enjoy the rich, savory flavors of Country Crock® Plant Butters and Plant Cream.

Our plant butters and creams include:

  • Country Crock® Plant Butter Tub with Olive Oil
  • Country Crock® Plant Butter Sticks with Avocado Oil
  • Country Crock® Plant Butter Tub with Avocado Oil
  • Country Crock® Plant Butter Sticks with Olive Oil
  • Country Crock® Plant Cream
  • Country Crock® Plant Butter Sticks – Unsalted
  • Country Crock® Plant Butter Sticks – Salted 

How to Replace Butter and Cream

Some cooking or dairy free alternatives require a complicated formula for swapping. Not Country Crock's® plant butter and cream. Country Crock® Plant Butter and Plant Cream can be used 1:1 for their dairy counterparts in your favorite recipes. Check out their plant-based recipes for inspiration!”

Plant Butter and Cream Baking Tips

For baking rookies and veterans alike, keep the ingredient temperatures consistent for the best results. Allow Country Crock's® plant butter to soften at room temperature, replicate any additional functions beyond taste that your traditional butter might have (such as creaming with sugar), and always preheat your oven.

A Memorable Mother's Day

The aroma of baking, the anticipation of a shared meal, and the ritual of a family gathering can make Mother's Day more memorable. With Country Crock's® plant butter, we infuse a timeless tradition with modern healthfulness, ensuring our culinary homage is as sustainable as our familial love.

This Mother's Day, savor the process as much as the final product. Share a piece of your heart with the beloved ladies in your life. It's not just a day to celebrate; it's a day to create memories that nourish the soul, one bite at a time.

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